Rachel Chavkin, Michael Zegen to Headline The Bushwick Starr's 2026 Gala

Breaking news to your phone. US mobile only. No password required.

Broadway + NYC

Broadway

Off-Broadway

Off-Off Broadway

Cabaret

Dance

Opera

Classical Music

West End / UK

International

Canada

Australia / New Zealand

Europe

Asia

Latin America

Africa / Middle East

Entertainment

Ctrl + K to open · Esc to close

The event will take place on October 26, 2026.

Most Popular

Get all the top news & discounts for Brooklyn & beyond. No password required.

Tickets are now open to the public for The Bushwick Starr Theater's 2026 Gala, taking place Monday, October 26, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. at Rule of Thirds, 171 Banker Street in Brooklyn.

Get all the top news & discounts for Brooklyn & beyond.

This year's gala, themed “Oh! You Pretty Things…,” will be an out-of-this-world celebration in support of The Bushwick Starr and its Education + Community programs. The 21+ event will feature a cosmic disco glam-rock theme filled with glitter, glam, strange encounters, and cosmic delights. Cocktail attire is encouraged, and guests are invited to wear a costume if they dare.

Performances will be by Delia Delia and The Hawt Plates. The 2026 Bushwick Starr Theater Gala will honor Modesto Flako Jimenez , an actor, poet, playwright, educator, and founder of ¡OYE! Group, and Liz Logan, a writer, arts journalist, and Revada Foundation Board President.

The Host Committee includes Eboni Booth , Jordan Fein , Ryan J. Haddad , Haruna Lee, John Rothman , and Whitney White . The evening will be co-chaired by Rachel Chavkin and Michael Zegen .

Guests will be transported into this year's cosmic disco glam-rock theme, with immersive activation experiences and house-specialty sake and spirits setting the stage for an unforgettable evening. Cocktail Hour will be followed by a decadent Japanese feast from chef JT Vuong of the “pioneering cosmopolitan izakaya” Rule of Thirds.

Dinner will feature performances by Bushwick Starr artists, before the night lifts off with dancing, dessert, and take-home gifts. Join in for a celebration filled with heartfelt tributes, sparkling performances, glam-rock energy, and unearthly delights.

Nominate your favorite local productions and performers before the deadline on October 31, 2026.

W.T.F. by Sauda Aziza Jackson to Premiere at Theater Mitu in Gowanus

PLAY WITHOUT CEASING Will Open at Bechdel Project in Brooklyn

Irondale Celebrates 43rd Year and Announces 2026–27 Season

I'M NOT EVEN HALF to Make World Premiere at The Bushwick Starr

Also text me

When are you seeing ?

Get an Alert Each Time Chloe Rabinowitz Writes

BroadwayWorld TV

Breaking Broadway news and show discounts. No password required.

Breaking Broadway news on your phone. US mobile numbers only.

POPULAR

Sign up for announcements and exclusive discounts on tickets to your favorite shows!

© 2026 — Copyright Wisdom Digital Media , all rights reserved. Privacy Policy

Episode

_Originally reported by [BroadwayWorld](https://www.broadwayworld.com/brooklyn/article/Rachel-Chavkin-Michael-Zegen-and-More-to-Join-The-Bushwick-Starrs-Gala-20261001)._